Can I refuse an auditor?

If you would like to refuse an auditor, you must contact the Staff Engineer as detailed below. 

The request must be

• submitted in a letter format, on company letterhead;
  
• signed by the Quality Manager;
  
• addressed to the appropriate Task Group.

The reason for refusal must be for a specific reason.

Acceptable reasons may be, but are not limited to, the following:

(Previously Documented)

• Unprofessional behavior during an audit;
  
• Sexual harassment allegations;
  
• Conflict of interest (consulting business);
  
• Lack of knowledge of the supplier’s processes.

Unacceptable reasons may be, but are not limited to, the following:

• Is a former subscriber employee
  
• Identifies too many nonconformances
  
• Doesn’t like the auditor
  
• Personality conflict